Feasibility of a Women's HIV Intervention for Pregnant African-American Women
Author Information
Author(s): Hendrée E. Jones, Nancy D. Berkman, Tracy L. Kline, Rachel Middlesteadt Ellerson, Felicia A. Browne, Winona Poulton, Wendee M. Wechsberg
Primary Institution: RTI International
Hypothesis
Can the Women's CoOp intervention be adapted for pregnant African-American women in drug-abuse treatment?
Conclusion
The Women's CoOp intervention shows promise in reducing homelessness and drug use among pregnant African-American women.
Supporting Evidence
- Marked reductions in homelessness were observed in both intervention and control groups.
- Participants showed significant decreases in cocaine and illegal drug use.
- Knowledge about HIV and prenatal drug exposure increased among participants.
- 80% of participants wanted to stop using drugs to have a healthy baby.
Takeaway
This study looked at how a special program can help pregnant women who use drugs to stay safe and healthy. It found that the program helped many women find homes and stop using drugs.
Methodology
A small-scale randomized clinical trial comparing the Women's CoOp intervention to treatment-as-usual over 6 months.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the self-reported nature of drug use and the specific population studied.
Limitations
The study's small sample size and initial feasibility focus limit the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily African-American women, mostly in their late twenties, with low education levels and high rates of homelessness and unemployment.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001 for reductions in homelessness and p=0.001 for illegal drug use.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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